Chikaras

Chikaras is a village located in Chhindgarh tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chhindgarh (tehsildar office) and 99km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Chipurpal is the gram panchayat of Chikaras village.

Chikaras has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Bastar Dantewada region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chikaras

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikaras is 450604. The village spans a total geographical area of 100.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494111. Jagdalpur is nearest town to Chikaras village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 95km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikaras village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Chikaras

Below is a concise population overview of Chikaras as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 144 69 75
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 20 8 12
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 96 43 53
Literate Population 43 29 14
Illiterate Population 101 40 61

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chikaras village:

  • The total population of Chikaras village is around 144, including approximately 69 males and 75 females, with a sex ratio of 1086 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 20 children aged 0–6 years in Chikaras village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chikaras village has 96 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chikaras village is about 29.86%, with male literacy at 42.03% and female literacy at 18.67%.
  • There are around 32 households in Chikaras village.

Connectivity of Chikaras

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikaras. As per the 2011 stats, Chikaras had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chikaras

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikaras helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikaras.

Andumpal Rokel Ratinaikras Kanjipani Chipurpal Pakela Birsatpal Hikmiras Pondum Choupel Murrepal

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikaras

Where is Chikaras located?
Chikaras village is situated in Chhindgarh Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chikaras?
The Gram Panchayat of Chikaras is Chipurpal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chikaras?
The pincode of Chikaras is 494111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chikaras as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chikaras is 144, with 69 males and 75 females.
How many households are there in Chikaras as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chikaras village has a total of 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chikaras as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chikaras is 29.86%. The male literacy rate is 42.03%, while the female literacy rate is 18.67%.